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How many trees can Norway cut down?

Published 22.02.2019

In a collaboration with the Norwegian Environment Agency, NIBIO has performed extensive calculations as a basis for how to incorporate forestry in the climate agreement between Norway and the EU.

Precision forestry could reduce rot damage

Published 15.02.2019

By the time of final harvest, every 5th spruce tree is affected by a wood decay fungus that causes root and stem rot. This results in enormous losses for the forest owner. Digital data from felling machinery, satellites, planes and drones could help forest management planning control this problem.

Can we produce more plant protein for food?

Published 10.02.2019

Norway is a grassland with huge wilderness resources, but we also have significant land areas on which we can produce grains and vegetables. Is it possible to increase the production of plant protein nationally, or do we have to rely on imports?

Cow dung, fish sludge and food waste as fuel

Published 08.02.2019

Biogas is produced when animal manure, food waste and fish sludge break down. The main ingredient is the much-discussed greenhouse gas, methane. By recycling this kind of biological waste in a biogas reactor, the highly flammable properties of methane can be used to replace fossil energy.

Development may reduce heatwave impact

Published 29.01.2019

A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that global warming of 1.5 or 2°C will lead to more intense and frequent extreme heatwave events. Increased socio-economic development can, however, help reduce their impact on society in low development countries.

With an aim to improve the farmer’s gold

Published 22.01.2019

Using livestock feces for fertilizer is nothing new. We are familiar with the whiff of the ‘farmer’s gold’ every spring in the countryside. Now researchers believe that there is also enormous unused potential in fish sludge and food waste, which contain nutrients that can be harvested.

More accurate climate policy

Published 21.01.2019

NIBIO is part of a massive project that could result in more accurate climate policy

Satellite data may help farmers cope with too little or too much water

Published 07.01.2019

How much water does the soil contain? Whether it is too much or too little, it is crucial for farmers to know. Real soil moisture measurement, combined with information obtained using drones and satellite images may provide some answers.

Cooperation to conserve spruce genes

Published 04.01.2019

Eight conservation stands for genetic resources in Norway spruce have been established in Eastern Norway. These could be of great importance.

Learning from decay fungi

Published 02.01.2019

Logs could soon be turned into pig feed, food stabilizers and much more.

Winter and snow - Image credit - Arne Steffenrem - NIBIO - Norwegian Forest Seed Center

Forests and climate: learning from the past to predict the future

Published 21.12.2018

Climate change is a global societal challenge. In order to prioritize mitigation and adaption options in the forest sector, increased knowledge about how forests affect climate and how climate affects forest is necessary. A new international research project, led by NIBIO, aims to fill this knowledge gap.

New center for precision forestry

Published 17.12.2018

Forests will be a vital resource in our future renewable bioeconomy. NMBU and NIBIO are establishing a new center for precision forestry. Close collaboration with industry players will result in more profitable and sustainable forestry.

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